2022 Ghost

Kato FS Essential

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP€1,999 (about $2,196)  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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24 mph

Kato FS Essential

26 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Specs
Build
Frame

KATO FS AL

ColorsBlackmat / Greenbay; Blackmat / Jet Black / Jet Black

Fork

SR Suntour XCR34 Air 130 mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

SR Suntour Raidon R 130 mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Headset

Strummer semi-integrated

Stem

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 720mm (S) 740mm (M-L) 780mm (XL)

Saddle

Selle Italia X-Base

Seatpost

Limotec Alpha 1 31.6 mm 125 (XS/S) M-XL 150 (M-XL)

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle 12-S

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K 32T

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230 11-50

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT410 180 mm Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Schürmann Yak Disc 25

Front Hub

Shimano HB-MT400-B 15x110 mm

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT410-B 12x148 mm

Tires

WTB Ranger 2.3 Comp

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